National Fire Ant Eradication Program

Fire ant treatment underway

Eradicating fire ants is a national priority. We need your help to stop them in their tracks.

Keep your family, friends, and pets safe by treating your yard for fire ants. Learn how to take action.

Produce, store, and move materials legally to ensure fire ant compliance. See what businesses must do.

Protect sports grounds, schools, and parks from fire ants. Help keep public spaces infestation-free.

News

05 February 2026
Join your local fire ant community self-treatment day

Brisbane, Logan and Redlands community self-treatment days.
21 January 2026
Tiny invaders have big consequences for Australia’s wildlife

Fire ants are putting Australia’s ground-dwelling wildlife at risk, disrupting ecosystems from the ground up.
20 January 2026
Fire ant biosecurity zone changes January 2026

See if your local government area is affected by the January changes.

Ever wondered what a fire ant looks like? Come along to one of our events to see live fire ants on display.

Find out about our events

Help us treat your property by checking our fire ant activities map. See what’s happening nearby.

Prepare for a compliance audit on fire ant carriers. Learn what to expect during an inspection.

Join us at a scheduled community event. Learn more about fire ants and how to stop their spread.